MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sill is corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer sill is corroded
windscreen cracked on lower edge but not in drivers view
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside outer sill is corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside outer sill is corroded
windscreen cracked on lower edge but not in drivers view
Offside Rear outer sill is starting to corrode
Rear spring front hangers weak from corrosion
offside rear tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear spring front hangers weak from corrosion
offside rear tyre worn uneven
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
n/s hand brake cable mounts broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight fluid leak to nearside front rack area
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
slight fluid leak to nearside front rack area
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
o/s/r + n/s/r tyres on min tread deph limits
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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Y954 DCE is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y954 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y954 DCE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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